Origins of the Foey surname
About the Foeys
We have a total of 168 records for people with the last name Foey.
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Interesting facts about Foey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Foey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.
What are the most common Foey first names?
John
William
Mary
Annie
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Common jobs for Foeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Foeys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
2
Cotton Winder
2
Charwoman
1
Cotton Operative
1
Painter Wife
1
Common male occupations for Foeys in 1921
Cotton Warp Dresser
3
Dyer
2
Shoe Maker
2
Agent For Assurance Coy Ltd
1
Assistance Officers
1
